Early Childhood Center serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 170 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
170 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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